Peptamen® Junior Preparation instructions

1. Wash hands thoroughly

2. Ensure all equipment is clean
3. Consult the mixing guidelines below (table 1) for quantities of powder and
water for desired concentration
4. Measure out cooled boiled water and pour into a clean container
(or shaker)
Description 5. Add the desired quantity of Peptamen® Junior to the water using the
scoop provided in the tin
Peptamen® Junior is a powdered peptide-
based formula for children aged 1-10 years 6. Stir or shake until well mixed
with compromised/impaired GI function. 7. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate (use within 24 hours)
It is a 100% whey protein formula with 8. Best served chilled. Always mix well before serving
60% of fat as MCT. Peptamen® Junior is a
nutritionally complete Food for Special
Medical Purposes for use under medical supervision. Table 1: Mixing Guidelines
Per 250ml total volume
Kcal/ml Water (ml) Powder
Presentation
1.0 215ml 7 scoops (55g)
400g re-sealable tin (with 7.86g scoop); 12 x 400g tins per case.
1.25 215ml 9 scoops (71g)
Indications 1.5 215ml 11 scoops (86g)
Per 1000ml total volume
ACBS approved, prescribable on FP10 (GP10 in Scotland). Indicated as a Kcal/ml Water (ml) Powder
sole or supplemental source of nutrition for children aged 1-10 years on
medical grounds for short bowel syndrome, intractable malabsorption, 1.0 850ml 28 scoops (220g)
patients with proven inflammatory bowel disease and bowel fistulae. 1.25 750ml 36 scoops (283g)
1.5 750ml 44 scoops (345g)
Ingredients
Maltodextrin, Hydrolysed whey protein (from Milk)*, Sucrose, Medium
chain triglycerides, Potato starch, Soya oil, Sunflower oil, Emulsifier: Soya
lecithin, Calcium phosphate, Flavouring, Sodium chloride, Potassium
chloride, Choline bitartrate, Magnesium chloride, Vitamins C, E,
Nicotinamide, Calcium-D-Panthothenate, Beta-Carotene, B6, A, B1, B2, D,
Folic acid, K, Biotin; Taurine, L-Carnitine, Ferrous sulphate, Zinc sulphate,
Copper sulphate, Manganese sulphate, Potassium iodide, Chromium
chloride, Sodium selenate, Sodium molybdate.

* Hydrolysed using trypsin from Bacterium Lycheniformis and not Pork.

Administration and dosage

For enteral feeding only. Suitable as a sole source of nutrition.
Nutritionally complete:
1-3 years: 1300ml
4-6 years: 1800ml
7-10 years: 2000ml
The dosage of Peptamen® Junior is dependent on the age, weight and
clinical condition of the child. The recommended feed concentration
is 22% (1 kcal/ml).

As a guide, Peptamen® Junior can also be concentrated to provide

1.25 kcal/ml (27.5% concentration) or 1.5 kcal/ml (33% concentration).
Peptamen® Junior may be used for oral consumption or as a tube feed.
When using as a tube feed, monitor hydration status and advise
additional fluid as required according to the child’s clinical condition.

Peptamen® Junior product information continued overleaf.

Peptamen® Junior (cont.) Nutrition information
per per per
per 100ml at 100ml at 100ml at
Nutrient content 100g 1.0 kcal/ml 1.25 kcal/ml 1.5 kcal/ml

General
Energy (kcal/kJ) 457/1910 100/420 125/524 150/633
Shelf life and storage Protein (g) 13.7 3.0 3.8 4.5
Fat (g) 17.5 3.85 4.75 5.7
Shelf life of 24 months from date of
of which MCT (g) 10.5 32.8 2.9 3.5
manufacture. Once opened store in a cool,
Carbohydrates (g) 62.9 13.8 17.3 20.7
dry place and use within 4 weeks.
of which
lactose (g) <0.90 <0.20 <0.25 <0.30
Contraindications Gluten free 
Not for intravenous use. Wheat free 
Not suitable for children under 1 year of age. Egg free 
Clinically nil lactose 
Halal certified 
Precautions Vitamins
Must be used under medical supervision. Vitamin A (mcg RE) 210 45 57.8 69.3
Vitamin D (mcg) 4.6 1.0 1.26 1.5
Vitamin E (mg α-TE) 4.6 1.0 1.26 1.5
Vitamin K (mcg) 18 4.0 4.95 5.9
Vitamin B1 (mg) 0.46 0.10 0.13 0.15
Vitamin B2 (mg) 0.46 0.10 0.13 0.15
Vitamin B6 (mg) 0.37 0.08 0.10 0.12
Vitamin B12 (mcg) 0.68 0.15 0.19 0.22
Vitamin C (mg) 37 8.0 10.2 2.2
Biotin (mcg) 16 3.5 44 5.3
Folic acid (mcg) 91 20 25 30
Niacin (mg) 2.7 0.60 0.74 0.9
Pantothenic acid (mg) 1.4 0.30 0.39 0.46
Choline (mg) 110 25 30.2 36.3
Taurine (mg) 37 8.0 10.2 12.2
Carnitine (mg) 18 4.0 4.95 5.94
Minerals & trace elements
Sodium (mg/mmol) 300/13.2 66/2.9 82.5/3.6 99/4.4
Potassium (mg/mmol) 615/15.9 135/3.5 169/4.4 203/5.25
Calcium (mg/mmol) 417/10.4 92/2.3 115/2.9 138/3.4
Magnesium (mg/mmol) 53/2.16 12/0.49 14.6/0.6 17.5/0.7
Phosphorus (mg/mmol) 278/9.1 61/2.0 76.4/2.5 92/3.0
Chloride (mg/mmol) 370/10.5 81/2.3 102/2.9 122/3.5
Iron (mg) 4.6 1.0 1.27 1.5
Copper (mg) 0.37 0.08 0.10 0.12
Manganese (mcg) 545 120 150 180
Zinc (mg) 4.6 1.0 1.26 1.5
Fluoride (mg) 0 0 0 0
Iodine (mcg) 41 9.0 11.3 13.5
Chromium (mcg) 11 2.5 3.0 3.6
Molybdenum (mcg) 30 6.6 8.25 9.9
Selenium (mcg) 13.8 3.0 3.8 4.5
Osmolarity (mOsm/l) = 260 350 433
Osmolality (mOsm/kg) = 310 439 557